Bruges weather in January

January in Bruges: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Bruges · #443 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 54/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Bruges climate normals — January

Daytime high7°C / 45°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low4°C / 38°F
Feels like (high)3°C / 37°F
Rainfall66 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days13 days
Humidity85%💦 very humid
Dew point3°C / 38°F
Sunshine3.9 h/day
Daylight8.5 h
Wind26 km/h / 16 mph
Snowfall4.6 cm / 1.8 in
Air quality (US AQI)31🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Bruges in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Bruges?
January in Bruges: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Bruges on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
What is the weather like in Bruges in January?
In January, Bruges averages a daily high of 7.1°C and a low of 3.5°C, with about 65.7 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Bruges in January?
Bruges has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in January.
Does it snow in Bruges in January?
Bruges sees roughly 4.6 cm of snowfall in January.

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